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"Prevention of Adverse Events from Platelet Transfusions"

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Review the role of platelets and AABB’s platelet transfusion guidelines
2. Discuss the risks associated with platelet transfusion in platelet consumptive/destructive
disorders
3. Recognize the risk of allergic transfusion reactions and understand the pathophysiology

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plate with fork and knife, books, microscope and test tubes

Sponsor(s): Medicine: Pathology
Speaker(s): Aaron Tobian, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology, Medicine & Epidemiology Director, Transfusion Medicine Division Deputy Director for Clinical Affairs, Department of Pathology School of Medicine Bloomberg School of Public Health, John Hopkins University
Audience: All ( Open to the public )

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Pathology Grand Rounds, Aaron Tobian, MD, PhD, "Prevention of Adverse Events from Platelet Transfusions"